tanssijan

Tanssijan is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun tanssija, which means dancer. It is used to indicate possession or a close association with a dancer, most commonly in noun phrases such as tanssijan kengät (the dancer’s shoes) or tanssijan rooli (the dancer’s role).

In Finnish, tanssija is a common agent noun formed with the suffix -ja, referring to a person who performs the action of the base verb or concept, in this case dancing. The genitive singular ending -n yields tanssijan, while the plural genitive is tanssijoiden. The nominative plural, for reference, is tanssijat. The form tanssijan appears in sentences where it is necessary to express possession or connection to the dancer.

Usage examples include biographical notes, program descriptions, and critiques where aspects of a dancer’s life, role, or work are discussed. For instance, phrases such as tanssijan kengät or tanssijan rooli are used to attribute items or responsibilities to a specific dancer. The form can also appear in broader expressions like tanssijan ilme (the dancer’s expression) or tanssijan ura (the dancer’s career), depending on context.

See also: tanssija, tanssi, tanssitaide. These related terms provide foundational meaning (dancer, dance, and dance art) for understanding tanssijan in Finnish usage.